Medical Writer - Publications

About this role

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

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Real Chemistry is looking for a Medical Writer - Publications to join our growing team!

We believe that our work should be worthwhile and make a difference to the world. We set up our Medical Education Communications team to bring new energy to our sector. We are fearless in our pursuit of:

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Using science to help HCPs improve and prolong the lives of patients

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Putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes

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Being open to challenges and trying new things

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Achieving excellence, and persevering…even when it’s tough and we are afraid

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Doing our personal best – together as a team and as individuals – always!

What you’ll do:

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Use a range of resources to understand the underlying science and product strategy related to assigned projects

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Perform research to support assigned project work (KEE mapping, collating data from resources) and review literature and competitive information to continually expand understanding of brand/marketplace and emerging competitors

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Have an appreciation of commercial context and be able, with guidance, to assimilate commercial information for assigned therapeutic areas

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Demonstrate awareness of brand strategic objectives in written work

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Understand and adhere to the ABPI code of conduct under guidance of the senior team and following training

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Structure and develop various forms of scientific communications (e.g. manuscripts, posters, abstracts, slide decks, MSL material, , advisory board and symposia content and reports) annotate documents, perform data checks, and prepare reference packs

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Use existing, or quickly develop, relevant therapy area knowledge to ensure communication objectives are met on assigned projects (under supervision of senior editorial team)

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Adapt writing style to suit difference audiences (e.g. primary and secondary care physicians, nurses or patients) under the supervision of the senior team and direct manager

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Create, maintain and take ownership of assigned projects

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Adhere to quality control processes, including:

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Accurate referencing

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Data checking

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Proofreading

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Communicate relevant therapy area knowledge to the wider team to keep them up to date as needed

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Develop skills to confidently liaise with clients with appropriate support from more senior team members and respond promptly to client requests

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Actively participate in the briefing process for assigned work - interrogate the brief, and confirm understanding

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Ensure clarity on timelines, deadlines, and the availability of key people (reviewers)

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Prioritise workload accordingly and flag with account lead(s)/line manager at the earliest stage any potential barriers to successful project completion and suggests solutions

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Play a pivotal role within the editorial team, always leading by example and demonstrating knowledge of good practice/industry guidelines

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Recognise where your skills can be used to support colleagues in both the editorial and account handling teams

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Share insights and experiences with peers to support their professional development

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Seek feedback and proactively feeds back to improve individual and team performance

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Participate in the…